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Hundreds of thousands of Centrelink payments cancelled illegally, Albanese government admits
- The government acknowledged around 300,000 illegal Centrelink cancellations tied to an automated system glitch.
- Economic Justice Australia previously estimated about 310,000 unlawful cancellations from 2020 to 2024.
- Most cancellations paused since July 2024 amid ongoing concerns about automated decisions.
- Officials say many affected lost eligibility due to finding paid work above the threshold.
- EJA believes around 20% of affected individuals may be eligible for remediation.
- The reform plan aims to overhaul Australia’s employment services with a three-stream model.
- Minister Amanda Rishworth says jobseekers will face fewer pointless applications under the overhaul.
- The department will conduct a post-monitoring survey to assess ongoing issues with suspensions.
- The story notes ongoing concerns about automated suspensions and discretion in welfare decisions.
- The Guardian report cites the peak body Economic Justice Australia as a key source for the 310,000 figure.
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